Wells, New York Demographics

The total population of Wells town is estimated to be 641 with 322 males (50.23%) and 319 females (49.77%). There are 3 less females than males in Wells town.
The median household income in Wells town was $48,371 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 27,643(36.37%) from $76,014 in 2020. This income is 64.84% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Wells town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $80,056. Overall, the median household income for the town of Wells town stands at $48,371.
In Wells town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $38,888 for males and $28,374 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $41,885 for males and $39,784 for females.
In Wells town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $48,371.
In 2022, the population of Wells town was 678, a 0.29% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Wells town's population was 680, an increase of 0.29% compared to a population of 678 in 2020.
The median age in Wells, New York is 38.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.75% were under the age of 15, 13.13% aged 15 to 29, 53.13% aged 30 to 64, 10.99% aged 65 to 84, and 0.00% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Wells town population: 99.39% are White and 0.61% are Black or African American.